Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence

Name: Lawrence Public Library
Address: 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, 66044-2371, United States
Telephone: +1 785-843-3833

#12 among attractions in Lawrence

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Facts and practical information

The Lawrence Public Library is a public library located in Lawrence, Kansas. It serves the City of Lawrence, and, through its membership in the Northeast Kansas Library System, all of the citizens of the NEKLS multi-county regional library system. The library was originally established as a subscription-based library in 1854, but changed to a free public library upon the donation of a new building by Andrew Carnegie in 1904. The Carnegie library was the main headquarters of the NEKLS and the main library in Lawrence until 1972 when a new modern library replaced it. ()

Coordinates: 38°58'15"N, 95°14'16"W

Address

707 Vermont StLawrence 66044-2371 United States

Contact

+1 785-843-3833

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Lawrence Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Stadium, Watkins Museum of History, Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas Natural History Museum.

0.7 miSW
Football, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Lawrence
19 min walk • David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is a football stadium located in Lawrence, Kansas, on the campus of the University of Kansas.
0.5 miS
Museum, History museum
Watkins Museum of History, Lawrence
13 min walk • The Watkins Museum of History is a museum in Lawrence, Kansas that is managed by the Douglas County Historical Society. It provides programs and public events, educational resources and activities, and changing exhibits about the heritage of Douglas County.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Art, Art museum
Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence
22 min walk • The Spencer Museum of Art is an art museum located on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas. The museum houses collection that currently numbers more than 47,000 artworks and artifacts in all media.
0.9 miS
Museum, Natural history museum
University of Kansas Natural History Museum, Lawrence
24 min walk • The University of Kansas Natural History Museum is part of the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute, a KU designated research center dedicated to the study of the life of the planet.
1 miSW
Library
Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Lawrence
25 min walk • The Kenneth Spencer Research Library is a library at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Completed and dedicated in 1968, the library houses special collections materials including rare books, maps, archives, and photographs. The library is open to members of the public and is not limited to students and faculty members at KU.
0.4 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church, Lawrence
12 min walk • Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church at 900 New York Street in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It was built in 1910 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
~1860 ftSE
Classes and workshops, Paint and pottery studios, Art gallery
Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence
9 min walk • The Lawrence Arts Center is located in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is a regional hub for visual and performing arts, contemporary exhibitions, film, and lectures.
0.5 miS
Romanesque architecture
Douglas County Courthouse, Lawrence
14 min walk • The Douglas County Courthouse in Lawrence, Kansas is a three-and-a-half-story stone building built in 1903. It was designed by noted 19th-century architect John G. Haskell in association with another architect, Frederick C. Gunn. It is a Richardsonian Romanesque work.
~1530 ftS
Church
Plymouth Congregational Church, Lawrence
8 min walk • Plymouth Congregational Church of Lawrence, Kansas is an affiliate of the United Church of Christ that was established in 1854, months after the Territory of Kansas was opened to settlement.
1 miSW
Universities and schools
Bailey Hall, Lawrence
27 min walk • Bailey Hall, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, was built in 1905. The architect was John G. Haskell who was among the architects of the Kansas State Capitol. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. As of 2013, the building is home to the Communication Studies department.
~1670 ftS
Street
Massachusetts Street, Lawrence
9 min walk • Massachusetts Street is the main street that runs through the central business district of downtown Lawrence, Kansas. It begins just south of the Kansas River at Sixth Street and continues south until reaching Haskell Indian Nations University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lawrence Public Library open?

Lawrence Public Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Lawrence Public Library?

Nearby attractions include The Eldridge Hotel, Lawrence (2 min walk), Lawrence blockhouses, Lawrence (3 min walk), Lawrence armory, Lawrence (4 min walk), Wonder Fair, Lawrence (4 min walk).

How to get to Lawrence Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lawrence Public Library:

Train

Lawrence (11 min walk)

Bus

Bailey Hall • Lines: 27 (27 min walk)
Jayhawk @ Budig • Lines: 27 (27 min walk)